Showing posts with label Pools. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pools. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

What's Cool for Pools?



Dena Kouremetis with Realty Times tell us. Here's a sneak peek.
According to pool builders, beach entries, fire features, water fountains, infinity edges and saltwater pools are all the rage.
One thing they left out was size. I have found that today's consumer wants a smaller pool because they still want to have grassy areas in their backyard, especially if they have children and a playset. In my experience, when buyers in Dallas see an older pool needing work it is a sure bet they will bypass that house simply because of the pool. Hint: If you have an older pool that needs a complete overhaul, you might want to consider filling it in as opposed to renovating it. If a buyer really wants a pool they can build their own. And a nice green backyard can be a perfect blank slate.

Monday, April 30, 2007

Size does matter


When it comes to pools that is. Gone are the days of the 8 to 12 foot deep monstrosities. Not only is the functionality of such a pool obsolete who wants the maintenance? This is a trend we have all seen growing in the past few years but this article reiterates the point quite nicely.